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Pic: Comfrey flower |
Mostly the fractures of shoulder, arm, ankle, knee bones are
not serious and are easy in treating however, the femur bone fracture and the
fracture of spine may sometime cause partial or complete body paralysis as
well. In ancient time herbal remedies and bamboo sticks were used to reconnect
the broken bones however, artificial plasters along with allopathic medicines are
commonly used for fixing the bones now days. Nevertheless, herbs also used
widely now a day to cure the cracked bones as well. Following are some
effective and commonly available herbal remedies for fractures. Please remember
to consult your doctor before using any of the herbal remedies mentioned here.
Arnica
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Horsetail Plant |
The name of Arnica always comes first in mind when we talk
about fractures and it indeed is very effective in relocating the fractured
bones as well. Containing several wonderful medicinal qualities including
rheumatic, antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory along with analgesic
capability, Arnica effectively decreases pain and swelling from the affected
area. Moreover, it helps in relocating the broken bones as well. There are
plenty of Arnica based creams and ointments available in the market now a day
which one can use to apply in and around the affected bone. In addition, Arnica
oil is also very useful when applied through soft massage as well.
Horsetail herb
Another effective and commonly used herbal remedy in
fractured bone relocation is horsetail herb. Horsetail herb is loaded with
wonderful medicinal properties such as antioxidant, antibacterial and
anti-inflammatory, additionally useful contents like calcium, iron, glycosides
and potassium found in horsetail makes it perfect for different types of health
disorders including fractures. An important content found in horsetail is
silicon that effectively helps in joining the broken bones. Massaging with
horsetail oil helps in healing and relocating the broken bones in a quick
manner.
Comfrey
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Arnica |
Comfrey is a versatile herb that used in variety of applications including fractures, wounds and swelling. With its anti-inflammatory nature, comfrey effectively treats rashes, swelling and external injuries moreover, the presence of Vitamin A & C, iron, calcium, fiber and sulphur enables comfrey to strengthen the bones as well. In fractures, wrapping the poultice of comfrey and mustard oil in the paste form is an effective and quick healing technique.
Turmeric
Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities
that make it suitable for the treatment of fractures and strengthening up bones.
The technique of using Turmeric in fracture is similar to that of the comfrey;
you need to make a poultice of onion and turmeric meshed together with mustard
oil. Remember to heat the mixture before placing it into the poultice for
wrapping around the fractured bone.
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